Churchill Downs will give a limited number of fans a chance to buy Kentucky Derby tickets through a drawing tomorrow. It's the second year the track has held the drawing. This year's biggest change is that Kentucky Oaks tickets also will be offered.

Last year, about 1,000 people braved cold and drizzle for a chance at tickets, which some of those in line said they would use to surprise loved ones.

The drawing will include 710 pairs of tickets -- 500 Derby pairs and 210 Oaks pairs -- that will be available for purchase.

People in line tomorrow morning will be assigned numbers.

When those numbers' turns to draw come up sequentially, holders will be able to draw vouchers from either the Derby or Oaks barrel, assuming they are still available. The voucher will identify the two seats that can be purchased.

The numbers are an effort to eliminate some end-of-the-line confusion during last year's initial drawing, track spokesman John Asher said.

The line will start tonight at 6 p.m. at Gate 10, which is off the Longfield Avenue lot, where parking will be available. People in line can queue under the roofed colonnade, which is open to the elements on the sides.

The drawing begins at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

The tickets must be purchased in pairs immediately using cash or Visa credit or debit cards. The drawing is open to people 18 and older who are not Churchill employees.